Council Leader David Williams has been appointed as the County Council Network's spokesperson for health and social care.

Posted: Friday 8th June 2018

Here's what he had to say about the important role:

"I am delighted to have been appointed as CCN spokesman for health and social care at what will be a crucial time in determining the future scope and sustainability of adult social care.

“The forthcoming publication of the green paper for care and support, along with the Comprehensive Spending Review, come at a time when adult social care is at a cross roads.

“It is widely accepted that continuing with the status quo is not an option. Collectively the government, the NHS, and local government, along with other key stakeholders and the public, must determine how best to deliver a sustainable funding solution in the short, medium and long-term.

“I am a true believer that funding reform for health and social care must be underpinned at a local level by democratic accountability and decision making.

“I look forward to making the case to government on behalf of county authorities who are faced with some of the most acute demand and financial pressures, in part as they are home to the largest and fastest growing elderly populations, of any local authority type.”